Topic: critical infrastructure protection
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Singapore Telcos Hit in China-Linked Cyber Espionage
Singapore's four major telecom providers were targeted by a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign from the UNC3886 group, but customer services and data remained uncompromised. The attackers used advanced methods like a zero-day exploit and rootkits to infiltrate networks and extract technical c...
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Ukraine's Plan to Block Russian Drones Using Starlink
Ukraine, in collaboration with SpaceX, is implementing a mandatory national registration system for Starlink terminals to block unauthorized Russian military use of the network. The streamlined registration process will involve different methods for citizens, businesses, and the military to creat...
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Russia's Sandworm Blamed for Polish Power Grid Wiper Attack
A Russian state-sponsored hacking group, Sandworm, is attributed with a cyberattack on Poland's energy grid in late 2025 using destructive DynoWiper malware, though it did not cause a power outage. The attack's timing is seen as symbolic, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Sandworm's 2015...
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Operation Sentinel: $3M Recovered, Hundreds Arrested
Operation Sentinel, a major Interpol-coordinated initiative, disrupted cybercrime across Africa, resulting in 574 arrests and the recovery of approximately $3 million in illicit proceeds. The operation successfully targeted business email compromise, ransomware, and digital extortion, interceptin...
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Salesloft & Drift Breach Results, Malicious GitHub Installers Exposed
Major platforms like Salesloft and Drift were breached via unauthorized GitHub access, emphasizing the need for strong access controls and monitoring. A malvertising campaign in the EU is distributing fake GitHub Desktop installers to deliver malware, urging IT professionals to verify software so...
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UAE Cybersecurity Council Announces Second 'CyberQ' Conference in November
The UAE Cybersecurity Council will host the second CyberQ conference in Abu Dhabi on November 26–27, focusing on the convergence of quantum computing, AI, and cybersecurity. The event aims to address emerging threats like AI-driven cyber risks and the need for post-quantum cryptography, fostering...
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DARPA Announces $4M AI Cyber Challenge Winners in Security Showdown
Team Atlanta won DARPA's AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) with a $4 million prize, developing AI solutions for critical infrastructure protection with experts from Georgia Tech and Samsung Research. Trail of Bits and Theori secured second and third place, contributing open-source cyber reasoning system...
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NCSC Enhances Cyber Framework to Strengthen UK Infrastructure
The UK’s NCSC released CAF v4.0, an upgraded Cyber Assessment Framework, to bolster defenses for critical infrastructure sectors like energy, healthcare, and transport against evolving cyber threats. The updated framework includes new guidance on attacker behavior, secure software development...
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New York Moves to Strengthen Water System Cybersecurity
New York is introducing comprehensive cybersecurity regulations to protect water and wastewater systems, addressing vulnerabilities that could disrupt essential services through measures like vulnerability assessments and workforce training. Three state agencies (DOH, DEC, DPS) will enforce align...
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UK Invites Experts to Join New Vulnerability Research Program
The UK's NCSC launched the Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI) to collaborate with external cybersecurity experts in identifying and responsibly disclosing critical vulnerabilities in digital systems. The VRI focuses on high-priority technologies, follows structured disclosure protocols, and ...
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Innovation: How Africa is Redefining Global Cybersecurity
Africa is rewriting the cybersecurity playbook. Once considered the "weak link" in global digital security, the continent is now pioneering innovative approaches with a $4.2 billion annual investment. From ethical hackers to women-led tech initiatives, Africa's transformation reveals how rapid digital development can become a strategic advantage, and a model for the world.
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